Yesterday was nice not having anything planned. I woke up at 2 pm(!), and Tieka and I just kind of wandered around a bit. It was nice to not have to be anywhere or remember anything. We both had received a gift card in the IFB Conference goodie bags to this shop near our hotel, so we decided to check it out. The gift cards were for $100, which we thought was amazing at first, but the we realized that it was probably one of those places where everything was over $1,000. Turned out we were right. I ended up getting this little purse that was $100 exactly, and I actually do like it. I'll have to post it some times. It feels so weird having something like that- so expensive, but just so small and simple. I'm just such a frugal person, it blows my mind that anyone could spend over a grand on something like a dress. I wouldn't even spend that much on my wedding dress!
During our wanderings, Tieka and I happened upon a Gelato place we'd walked by a few times before (and had been pining after each time we walked by) and so we decided it was time to indulge in some cool, delectable treats! I got an espresso flavored cone, which was absolutely divine! It was the perfect addition to a warm afternoon in NYC.
After our afternoon stroll, Tieka and I met up with Annie from Little Ocean Annie, Morgan from Morgan and Lua, and Annie from Time Enough for Drums at Hill Country Barbeque for some a delicious final meal in New York. I'll tell you what, nothing was as refreshing as that first sip of PBR, haha! Sometimes a beer and barbeque is just what you need!
I am so excited to go home. Last night I was literally giddy about it. I am actually more excited to go home than I was to come here! Haha. Oh well. It really was a blast being here, seeing everyone in person, and partaking in all the festivities, but I am so ready for home. I want my brain to be full of Winnebago stuff, not fashion week stuff. Flying home will probably be tiring but at least when I get home I will be able to fully relax. I feel like I could never totally relax in New York. It's like there's this constant background static of the city. I will be excited to step outside again and just hear bugs and wind...
photos of me taken by Tieka
Pin It
40 musings:
Lovely pictures!
I feel the same when I go to the city's :)
Great Outfit! love it! xXx bisous!
Haha, being an North Idaho girl, I know how you feel. I like cities for the stuff to do and visiting the touristy things, but I like my Idaho mountains too much to ever relax in a city. :) It always makes me happy when you talk about that in your blog and your roots to the PNW because I live there and can relate! I don't know of many other bloggers in the PNW...
Cute outfit- love the pattern mixing!
This skirt is adorable and your shoes are even cuter than the ones you wore for the shoot. I love the black/brown aspect.
I agree entirely...There is no place like home and there is sure as heck no place like ALaska! You have been missing the most beautiful fall weather while you've been gone. NYC looked like tons of fun!
Love that you're back to mixing patterns! Your look is cute!
Only after living in another country for a year I realised how nice it is to be back home and actually learned to appreciate it.
I love long lie ins :) and that skirt is AMAZING ha-ha I want it ;) x
Hey Elizabeth! It was great to meet up with you the few times that were away from all the conference craziness. And I know what you mean about the city, even living here it's nice to get away from it and be able to breathe.
I'll have to send you an email with some links to the camp grounds of the place I was talking about last night. Lots of fresh air, quiet, ocean (surfers) and a place that has the most amazing sunsets I've ever seen. If you can swing it, it'd be a great place to visit.
...and that gelato looks delicious.
talk soon!
www.morganandlua.blogspot.com
I love seeing beer from other places. Living in Newfoundland we get such limited selection, aside from the stuff that is brewed here. I want to do a beer tour of the world haha.
You look gorgeous, as always! I love how many ways you wear that skirt, such a versatile piece.
quite beautiful!! Love the shoes!
I always feel the same way about going home. I don't know how people do it all the time!
Loving the tights and necklace.
Safe travels
Love your necklace! :) Great Pictures. xx, Alice from bells and whistles
Need gelato ASAP now! Your outfit is adorable & very you. It's so great to see that everyone stuck to their "true style" in NYFW (not that there's anything wrong with going outside of your comfort zone!). You look spectacular!
Aww, the pic of you licking your gelato is the cutest ever!
I know what you mean about being excited to go home from the big city. It's kinda weird now that I don't live in Montana anymore; when I go home, it's to the city instead of away from it. Very odd. I miss the silence of the outdoors.
I loooove your pattern mixes. Always look great!
PBR in a bottle?! Girl after my own heart you are. :D Love those oxfords too, so cute!
This is one of my favorite outfits on you... so stylish and beautiful xxx
It's always so nice to return home after a vacation isn't it? That feeling on sinking into my bed for the first time in weeks is priceless.
You look adorable and comfy and casual as always! And that ice cream cone looks so tasty!
I absolutely love this skirt! It is so amazing on you and I love how you paired it with those tights and shoes.
XX
Ah there's this beautiful skirt again! This is absolutely my favourite of your clothes (haha how weird this sounds).
Looks like ypu all had a nice last NY day. the ice cream looks so delicious!
Aww the way you described your home made me homesick (even though i'm home..:S) haha. You are so adorable and you look absolutely gorgeous as always I was supposed to go to New York this year for Chictopia10 but I didn't get to make it. Maybe I'll be able to meet you and Tieka next year (if you're planning on going!)
xo
lyndsey of hellolyndseyyy.blogspot.com
Now I know why there was something different in your photos. Sometimes I also use 50mm lens to take my photos, but ours is just f/1.8 and that .4 difference has great effect. Anyway, I love your handmade necklace! It has this vintage chic going. xx
www.thephotographersgirl.blogspot.com
I love the last photo when you're sitting on the steps of a Brownstone :) Tieka is an amazing photographer!!
I hope you enjoyed the city a little. Its a complete change of pace for you, which is refreshing, and makes you fall back in love with home again!
So excited for your Brave adventures! And I love how you wore such amazing pattern combo on your last day there!! oxoxx
ahh, I am obsessed with your shoes. I've been searching for the perfect pair like that.
Home is the most wonderful place, isn't it? I've been looking for oxfords like that everywhere. by the way! Good find.
Ah, home is so wonderful! It's so funny what we think of when we think of home - I'm so excited to be back in the lake scent, fresh wind feeling. I hope you're having a safe trip/made it home safe!! It was so amazing to hang out this week!! You're the best!!
you are beyond adorable! love this!! i get to see Alaska Fashion liveee thanks to you!
take a look at my blog hun
www.simplyfabulouss.com :)
love the outfit! the shoes are amazing.
Love your outfit. The skirt is my favorite part.
I feel the same way about prices... I guess it depends on how you're raised? I can't afford to buy single items of clothing for more than 100 anyway. I think even if I could, though, I wouldn't be comfortable with spending a lot on one thing unless it's something I use in my career or something... like my camera, but I still had to save up for a year for that!
sounds like a nice day. vacations or trips are only as good as the place you have to return to... safe travels!
www.thenotsodespereatehousewife.com
gorgeous shoes! and i love your messy hair ^^
I adore those shoes, very pretty! I always adore my journey home, it is just so exciting to get back to what you know and miss. I think that is why I like working in the city and having my weekend in the country!
Love the drapey tee and the mix of patterns on the skirt and the tights! And of course, your hair is gorgeous doll.
In Class, En Vogue
Love these photos!! so great hearing all your news and bizz from nyc! im a bit of a home bird too.. love the ruralness of Ireland, fields, animals and no traffic or noise!! so gutted to hear about the green dress from Modcloth i admired it for ages but just couldnt afford it,glad i didnt buy it now! lol :) x
Your blog is f****** amazing!
I'll follow you now!
I'd be so glad, if you'd take 2 of your minutes to check out mine too ;)
Mimi
www.mode-karussell.blogspot.com
great outfit!
check out my blog:)
http://illustrated-moodboard.blogspot.com/
great outfit!
check out my blog:)
http://illustrated-moodboard.blogspot.com/
New York looks like a whole lot of fun, but I'm sure its exhausting! You managed to look well rested and amazing every day! :)
http://simplysunstar.blogspot.com/
I feel the same about NYC. I guess it's just too loud and stressful for those of us who grew up in a natural environment :) And it's a good thing that we feel this way!
great outfits n picts! i lovee the picts of u licking the ice cream,, so cute!
xoxo
I love that skirt...the shape, the pattern, the colors!
Your post title has inspired me to listen to AM! this morning. It's been a while since I've listened to Searching for a Former Clarity; I forgot how great this record is!! Thanks for the inspiration!
susan
@vouslalavintage
I don't see any point in spending more than $100 either. At least not yet.. haha
Post a Comment